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11-13-2010, 09:13 AM | #3 | ||||||
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Jerry, The flat topping that you refer to is an indication of less time spent on the pattern. After the initial master lines are cut, each line needs to be deepened or pointed up. To finish full cuts, each diamond needs to be cut on all four sides. Cutting on two sides only often results in a flat top appearance.
Intentional flat checkering , as with some english, is done with entirely different tools, spacing and angle of the cutter. What you are seeing is hastly done work. As for beads, many are simply press fit. When they are threaded they are usually 3x56 or 4x40. We have seen altered threads to anything imaginable. Brad |
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11-13-2010, 03:54 PM | #4 | ||||||
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Trojan and Vulcan grade guns with "Pointed up" checkering is not factory correct. Wouldn't you agree Brad?
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11-14-2010, 09:53 PM | #5 | ||||||
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Dave and Brad,
Thanks for the quick response. I'm finishing up the final coats of oil on a V stock and forend. I'll make sure the checkerer (who does beautiful work) does not point these up but keeps the original "flat top" diamonds to have the correct factory appearance. Since there appear to be several different thread sizes on the front sights, I'll try to determine what it is I have and locate a replacement. I like the ivory/imitation ivory beads for wing shooting. |
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